Letter, 1850 July 10, Schenectady [N.Y.], to Daniel Webster [n.p.].

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Letter, 1850 July 10, Schenectady [N.Y.], to Daniel Webster [n.p.].

Discusses works of Plato and Cicero and Webster's study of them. Hopes the President's death will not be followed by events harmful to the nation.

3 p. on 1 fold. leaf. 25 cm.

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